Economic and Policy Research Analysis

The contract seeks to conduct a comprehensive economic and policy research analysis of air passenger charges, fees, and taxes across Canada, examining both government-imposed levies and commercially determined costs to inform sound public policy. The study must deliver detailed insights into the structure, impact, and distribution of these financial burdens on travelers and the aviation sector, ensuring findings are grounded in robust data and analysis to support evidence-based regulatory and fiscal decision-making by the Department of Transport. The research will cover a wide range of charges, including those levied by federal and provincial authorities as well as those imposed by airlines and service providers, with the aim of revealing trends, disparities, and potential areas for reform. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541611, indicating it falls under management, scientific, and technical consulting services, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, and a posting date of June 29, 2026. Performance is to take place across Canada, reflecting the national scope of the inquiry, and the work is being procured by the Government of Canada through the Department of Transport. The effort is intended to provide policymakers with a clear, impartial, and thorough understanding of the current landscape of air travel costs, enabling them to assess fairness, transparency, and economic efficiency in the context of broader transportation and consumer protection objectives.